2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

4,032 MOT tests in 2024. 69.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time69.6%
Failed or needed repairs30.4%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,032 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    172 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    119 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    109 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    61 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.3%
  2. Suspension11.8%
  3. Tyres10.7%
  4. Brakes9.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 10)70.3%4,429 tests
2024 pass rate (age 11)69.6%4,032 tests
Change in one year−0.7 pointsaverage car: −1.5 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing about the same as an average car.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 69.6% of 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,032 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco getting worse with age?

In 2023, 70.3% passed first time. In 2024, 69.6% passed (−0.7 points). An average car that age changed by −1.5 points, so the 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing about the same as average.